CONvergence 2010

[belindabird]

Overall CONvergence went really well for me. I think I've come down with a post-con cold since my throat has been sore and I feel kind of crappy, but it's nothing major and I should be back to work tomorrow as planned. I worked on a more lengthy post regarding the con as it relates to anime fandom; you can find that post here. Otherwise, here are

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[bitterlotus]

At least the sad stuff was few and far between right? And we totally pimped out your site at the Manga panel, I hope that's okay.

As for the fashion thing, most of the fashionistas we know are almost always willing to go shopping and help pick out cute outfits and spread their fashion knowledge. Just ask, I'm sure they won't say no. For fashion unfortunates like me (and some others) it was super helpful to go shopping with them. :)

[belindabird]

Thanks for pimping my site :)

I guess in terms of shopping with other people, it's usually "let's go to this mall in the southern suburbs" and I can't really make my way there easily. I'm really nervous about asking for rides from people, too.

[belindabird]

Yes, I haven't spoken so much Japanese in years, I was surprised that so much spewed out. Who says alcohol isn't an educational aid?

Having different interests isn't necessarily a death sentence, but for me personally I feel like I've carved out such a niche that I literally have no one I can talk to about my interests. It's tough because I feel like I have to become involved in other people's interests instead of getting other people interested in my interests :/

[willow_one]

Unfortunately, I also felt a bit left out of the 'hot girls only' club this year. Everyone else was actually pretty excellent about TRYING to keep others in the loop, although it's pretty obvious maspro still fails hardcore at communicating plans to anyone who doesn't happen to be there right at the moment the urge to have a plan hits.

[skjam]

Ever since I entered official fandom, I've noticed that somehow I've always felt like an "outsider", no matter how many interests I share with the fangroup I'm with at the time. Indeed, at my first few Minicons, I often had the feeling that there were other fans who were actively but secretly hostile towards me.

I've tried to grow a thick skin about this, and enjoy my fannish things anyway with the people who will interact with me.

Can't help you with the fashion thing though--I've never had the knack for looking good.

[tokenfanboy]

I was an honors student in school, but my blind spot was science classes as well. I took the bare minimum number of science classes I needed to graduate. I knew it wasn't for me.

I would have liked to gotten to know Paul Cornell better too. I saw him and Mike, I think Anton was there too, while I was in the bar, but I stayed where I was and finished my drink and then left. I spoke to him a little bit in the hallway for about a minute as I was walking to the Dealers Room and a little at the autograph table. I was pleased with the amount of conversation I did have with him. Seems like a great guy.